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Exploring regulatory measures for CBD-infused products
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageCompanies selling CBD-infused food and beverages are currently lobbying for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The legalization of hemp products by Congress is forcing the FDA to rewrite rules for most CBD products. There is a cloud of uncertainty over the emerging industry as regulations have shifted from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to the FDA. President Trump signed the Farm Bill, which removed hemp as a Schedule I controlled substance, into law in December, but the FDA still doesn't recognize the products as safe.
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Ending US involvement in Yemen: A current update on ceasing operations
Miranda Y. Brumbaugh Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe U.S. military is one step closer to removing itself from the Yemeni Civil War. This conflict started in 2015 in the Arab country as a few weeks of civil unrest and fighting. Four years later, the war continues. Learn more about how this war began and where the monumental crisis stands today. Also find out if, in fact, the U.S. military will be withdrawing from activity in this devastating conflict.
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Tips for minimizing and avoiding bullying in the workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA few states are beginning to consider and/or pass anti-bullying laws to address inappropriate conduct in the workplace. Increasingly, plaintiffs' lawyers and courts are trying to advance novel theories to punish employers for failing to stop bullying or to create liability for employers. For example, even absent a specific anti-bullying law, employers could be liable under anti-discrimination laws and OSHA or similar state laws that impose on employers a "general duty" to maintain a safe workplace. With these trends emerging, employers need to develop programs and systems to prevent and avoid claims of bullying. Here are some steps employers should take to reduce bullying and resulting liability.
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The best museums for planes, trains and automobiles
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica has a long and proud history of being at the forefront of transportation technology. Examples include the Wright Brothers' historic first flight, Henry Ford's Model T, the Transcontinental Railroad, the Panama Canal, and, of course, the first lunar landing. Thankfully, the rich, colorful history of transportation in America has been preserved at a number of fine museums across the country. Read on to learn about eight of them that are well worth a visit.
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Stopping the spread of hate in schools
Brian Stack EducationIt seems these days that every news broadcast starts with a look at a hate crime happening somewhere in our world. These crimes could be as big as the recent attacks in New Zealand, where dozens were killed in the Christchurch mosque attack, or as small as a hate crime story happening in the town next door. America's youth are growing up in an age where they are seeing these instances of hate on a constant basis, and it is our job as educators to help them process, reflect, and take action to turn the tide on this awful trend for their generation.
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Integrate coding challenges into your proposal strategy
Brenda Crist Civil & GovernmentProposal professionals can expect to see an increase in "coding challenges" added to Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements. Government and industry are using coding challenges to either down-select offerors as an entry or final review gate after they submit a proposal. Coding challenges are tests sent to evaluate the offeror's ability to build a minimal viable product (MVP) or web-based app to respond to a set of requirements. If government and industry do not create their own challenge, they may use one on sites like CoderByte or HackerRank.
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Pro-gun sanctuary cities causing rifts in state, local governments
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityYou don't have to be a Chicagoan to understand the great divide between the city and the rest of Illinois anymore. An ironic twist to the word "sanctuary" has made it easier for all. Known for its liberal politics and being one of the leading "sanctuary cities" in the country concerning immigration, it has a very different mindset than rural and some parts of suburban Illinois. This fact is now clearly reflected in the move made by some local officials to transform parts of the state into gun sanctuaries. Areas of Washington state, Oregon and New Mexico have done the same.
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Supreme Court rules on controversial Alaska waters case
Michelle R. Matisons Recreation & LeisureAfter 12 years of legal battling, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in a controversial Alaska public lands case. Sturgeon v. Frost is resolved for now, but this does not mean that the issues of federal vs. state regulations concerning Alaska's public lands, including navigable waterways, are settled. In 2007, the National Park Service confronted moose hunter John Sturgeon for hover-crafting on Alaska’s Nation River. This activity is not allowed by the NPS because of its impact on waterways, and Sturgeon reacted that he had the right to hovercraft there since the waterway is regulated by the state, not the NPS.
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Career advice from 8 successful women
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWomen's History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of women. However, it's also an opportunity to inspire and educate other women. So, we asked eight very successful women in various occupations and industries to share their tips and advice with fellow women.
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A look at new AI tools being used to fight crime
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs crime gets more sophisticated, complex crime-fighting technology is picking up the pace as well. Machine and AI tools are quickly being incorporated into the mix as new weapons in the fight against crime. For example, scientists at the University of Leon in northwest Spain are working with INCIBE, the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, to develop a new AI tool for law enforcement work. The new evidence-recognizing tool uses artificial intelligence to identify objects in photographs taken by forensic teams and also searches for links with other crimes.
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